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Chip Fields is an American singer, actress, television director, and producer who has appeared in popular films, television series, and Broadway theatre.She is best known for portraying Linella Gordon, the abusive birth mother of Penny Gordon Woods (played by Janet Jackson), in a four–episode story arc (1977) of the 1970s sitcom Good Times.
In season five, Janet Jackson joined the cast, playing Penny Gordon, an abused girl, abandoned by her mother, and eventually adopted by Willona. [18] During that season, Johnny Brown's character of Nathan Bookman, the Evans' superintendent, became more prominent. At the beginning of the fifth season, Brown became a series regular and was ...
Willona and the Evans children are convinced that Penny is being abused and discover that she has an injured arm, caused by her abusive mother, but the doctor who treats Penny refuses to believe that she is a victim of child abuse. Note: This is the first appearance of Penny, played by Janet Jackson. Esther Rolle is absent during the entire season.
Jackson's first major Hollywood role was in 1977 when she was cast to play Millicent "Penny" Gordon on the beloved sitcom "Good Times." Jackson's attire on the show mimicked the bold color palette ...
OPINION: ‘Control’ and ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’ were breakout albums, but ‘Janet’ is where Ms. Jackson stopped being who others wanted The post ‘Janet,’ which came out 30 years ago, is ...
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows.
As far as famous relatives go, Janet Jackson’s family tree is *seriously* impressive. While appearing on BBC’s Radio 2 Breakfast show on August 13, the “Control” singer, 58, made a ...
Jackson performing on tour. American recording artist Janet Jackson has appeared in various films and television shows. She began her career as a child star in the sitcoms Good Times, CHiPs, Diff'rent Strokes, ‘’A new kind of family’’ and Fame. Jackson then starred in her debut film Poetic Justice (1993), directed by John Singleton. She ...